DISCLAIMER: I am not Misashi Kishimoto so therefore I do not own Naruto, although I wish I did, because I would definitely change some things. For instance, I would definitely get rid of Karin.
A/N: Thanks to those who reviewed. Also, I just want to add that I'll try to keep the language clean since my friends in school just found out my story. Anyhoo, here's the next chapter.
CHAPTER 2:BITTER REUNION
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Previously,
Sakura was walking to the Hyuuga mansion but decided to stop by the stone memorial. Suddenly, she sensed another chakra. It was so familiar. Her eyes widened, as recognition set in. No, it couldn't be.
"Nice to see you again, Sakura," a deep but familiar voice said.
Turning around, she was face to face with the man she once loved….
"Sasuke?!"
"Hn." Sasuke just gave his trademark smirk as he looked over Sakura. She has definitely changed. She was…beautiful although he would never admit it, not even to himself. The years did her good.
What's he doing here? Sakura thought starting to panic. Just looking at him made all those feelings she was trying so hard to get rid of came rushing back. Why does he have to look so good? Sasuke obviously remained fit as his revealed chest showed. He grew out his hair a bit as the wind ruffled his soft black hair, caressing his face. But as she looked into his eyes, a bit of her sanity came back. They were cold and emotionless. She then remembered that this was the same man who once tried to kill her and Naruto only two years ago. She thought back to an old ninja rule. A shinobi never reveals her emotions. Two can play at that game, Sasuke.
Sasuke noticed the change in her demeanor as her usually emotion- filled eyes darkened and became like his, cold and distant. Smirking, he thought, Guess her body's not the only thing that changed. As he took a step forward, he was surprised that she didn't take a step back. In fact, she just glared at him.
"What are you doing, Sasuke?" Sakura asked trying hard to remain stoic and not to cry.
"'Sasuke'? What happened to Sasuke- kun?" Sasuke said walking slowly towards her, "Don't you still love me? You once said to me 'I'll always love you, Sasuke- kun'," he asked tauntingly.
Sakura's glare deepened as he mocked what she said to him 4 years ago. Sneering, she replied coldly, "I was a naïve and stupid girl back then. I don't love TRAITORS," she bit back starting to get angry.
Really? Sasuke stopped right in front of her as he bent down and whispered seductively in her ear, "I don't believe you, Sa- ku- ra."
She couldn't help but give a shiver as he leaned back and give a smug smile, "Thought so. You're still as weak as ever."
She narrowed her eyes as she clenched her fist. How dare he! Angry, she lifted her hand and smacked him…HARD.
The sound seemed to reverberate around them. Narrowing his eyes, Sasuke touched his stinging cheek. "Hmm. Nobody's ever slapped me before."
"Yeah, well guess what, Sasuke?" Sakura said full of disgust, "I just did."
Shaking his head, he glared at the pink haired beauty, "Enough of this. I came here to bring you to Orochimaru."
She looked disbelievingly at him, "Excuse me? What could he want with me?"
Sasuke remembered that particular meeting.
FLASHBACK:
As Sasuke entered Orochimaru's room, Sasuke saw the creature that he betrayed his friends and country for. Maybe he was once strong but look at him now. Sasuke looked at him with disgust. If it wasn't for the forbidden jutsus that he was being taught, Sasuke would have left years ago.
"Sasuke- kun, how nice of you to come," Orochimaru said pleasantly raising his hand. His eyes winced at the pain caused by the sudden movement. How pitifulSasuke thought.
"Spare me, Orochimaru. What the heck do you want with Sakura?" Sasuke uttered sharply with an edge that clearly said that he was not playing around.
Orochimaru smiled, "Come now, Sasuke- kun. There's no fun in just telling you."
Scowling, she bit out," I have no time for games Orochimaru."
Shaking his head, Orochimaru replied, "You're no fun. If you must know, I heard that Sakura- chan is the best medic around." Sasuke couldn't help but feel a twinge of pride. Whoa, where did that come from? ME, proud of HER? I severed any ties I had with her years ago. I must be training too much.
"I get it," Sasuke said crossing his arms. "You want Sakura to fix your arms," he said more as a statement than as a question.
"Correct," and maybe for something else. Orochimaru frowned his voice filled with repressed anger, "Ever since that senile old man, Sarutobi used that jutsu to rob me of my arms, I can't do any ninjutsu." His frown deepened as he remembered the memory.
Sasuke cocked an eyebrow, "I don't want to hear your sob story. And besides, what makes you think I'm going to go in the first place."
Orochimaru's smile widened but that didn't bring any sense of comfort to Sasuke. "First is because of that curse seal," then to prove his point, Sasuke felt the curse seal on his neck burn. Clamping his hand on it, Sasuke glared at Orochimaru his sharingan blazing. "Why you son of a b----."
"and because I didn't think you would want me to send anyone else, 'Orochimaru continued as if Sasuke didn't even interrupt.
"What makes you and Kabuto think I care what happens to her," Sasuke asked smirking.
"She's probably the last person who has any sense of hope for you."
"…"
"I know you don't want one of my own shinobis to find her. They might just kill her," his smile turned predatory, "or worse."
Sasuke glared at Orochimaru as he clenched his fist tightly. One day I'm going to kill you and I'm going to make sure you SUFFER.
"Hn." He replied and turned away.
"Think he'll do it?" Kabuto asked stepping out of the shadows after Sasuke left.
Orochimaru closed his eyes as he leaned back on his bed, "His bond to her is not as broken as he thinks. The great Uchiha may have a weakness after all."
END OF FLASHBACK:
Sasuke looked at Sakura and smirked, "He wants you to heal his arms."
Sakura looked at Sasuke with her arms crossed, "Has the heat gone to your head?" Sasuke cocked an eyebrow, "because I know you don't think I'm just going to go with you."
Sasuke sighed shaking his head, "I hoped you wouldn't want to do this the hard way but I guess it can't be avoided."
"What do you ---" Sakura took a step back as she saw Sasuke get into a fighting stance. She scoffed, "So you're going to kidnap me?"
"I don't want to hurt you, Sakura," Sasuke said quietly, "just come peacefully."
"Like hell," Sakura retorted angrily jumping back and getting into a fighting stance.
Chuckling, Sasuke said with amusement, "Do you honestly believe you stand a chance against me?"
"2 years is a long time."
"Hn. Just because you trained under one of the legendary Sannin doesn't mean anything." Sasuke retorted icily. Actually, he heard that Sakura's abilities surpassed those of her mentor, Tsunade, but that will make no difference.
"Guess we'll have to see then, Sasuke- kun." Sakura replied sarcastically.
Chuckling darkly, Sasuke said, "Guess we will. Who's better, the Uchiha prodigy or," looking Sakura up and down, "the Hokage's apprentice."
"Hmph."
Within the blink of an eye, Sasuke used his speed to get behind Sakura and put a kunai at her throat, "Still weak, Sakura."
"Look behind you," Sakura leapt from a nearby tree and threw tree kunais at Sasuke, which he easily dodged. Sakura channeled her chakra and with one punch to the ground caused a rippling earthquake. Sasuke grunted as he jumped back on a tree and with a series of hand signs sent a wave of fire towards her…
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MEANWHILE, AT THE HYUUGA MANSION…
Neji, Hinata, and Naruto were waiting in the lawn for Sakura to arrive.
Hinata glanced nervously at her watch. "I-It's already past 12. M-maybe Sakura- chan is-sn't coming?"
Naruto frowned but put his arm around his girlfriend, "No worries, Hinata- chan!" He grinned unconvincingly, "Maybe she's already at Ichiraku"s!" Where are you, Sakura- chan? It's not like you to be late.
Neji stood there with his arms crossed. Sakura…he gave a sigh…I have a bad feeling about this…
Suddenly, he felt a familiar burst of chakra. Sakura? Looking around, he felt the chakra radiated from the stone memorial which was a little away from the village. Looking at Naruto, he could tell he understood.
"Sakura?" Naruto asked with his eyes.
Neji nodded his lips set in a grim line Besides Sakura's chakra, he could sense another chakra, one that belonged to none other than…Uchiha.
Naruto turned back to Hinata smiling again, "You know what, Hinata- chan? Why don't we do this another time?" glancing at Neji, "something came up."
Hinata looked at Naruto and Neji, "It-it's something to do with Sakura- chan, isn't it, Na- Naruto- kun?" Hinata asked worried.
"Hinata-chan ---" Naruto placed a hand on hers.
Hinata shook her head, "I'm go-going with you."
"Hi-"
"She's m-my friend too, Naruto-kun!" Hinata replied angrily.
"No," Neji ordered briskly. I don't have time for this. I have to get to Sakura.
"But, Ne- Neji-san, Sakura-"
"Sakura will be fine," Neji looked at Hinata and gave a small smile, "she's strong."
"Neji's right, Hinata-chan!" Naruto exclaimed.
Sighing, Hinata nodded her head reluctantly, "O-okay, fine, I'll head back at the h-house." Giving them one last look, "You better make s-sure she's o-okay."
Naruto gave her a thumbs up sign with a trademark grin, "Believe it!"
Neji nudged Naruto, "Let's go."
"Hai," Naruto said seriously.
Neji narrowed his eyes as he sensed the chakras clash, You better not hurt her Uchiha or you'll regret it.
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BACK TO SASUKE AND SAKURA…
Sasuke and Sakura stood a few feet from each other panting and sweat dripping from their foreheads.
Sasuke straightened up with an amused smirk, "Guess you have gotten strong."
"Hmph. I told you so," Sakura said defiantly smiling.
"Hn," Sasuke abruptly activated his sharingan.
Before Sakura knew it, she was pinned against by a tree. She glared up at Sasuke. Dang it. Why didn't I see that coming?
"You have grown stronger…however you still aren't even close enough to beat me."
"Why you..." Sakura muttered angrily struggling against Sasuke but resorted to pouting.
Sasuke smirked as he looked down at Sakura's bright green emerald eyes sparked with anger. His gaze lowered to her pink lips set in at tense frown. He raised his head to look at her as his smirk grew wider. Sakura started to feel uneasy as an unfamiliar gleam came into Sasuke's red eyes.
"Why don't we put that anger to good use...?" Sasuke said leaning down.
What the heck does he think he's doing? Sakura thought panicking. She pushed her head back against the tree, "Just what do you think you are doing, Sasuke Uch-" she was silenced as Sasuke captured her lips with his. Her eyes widened in surprise but it fluttered close as she let herself swim in the sweet sensation of Sasuke's lips moving with hers. She felt Sasuke tightening his grip on hers as he deepened the kiss. Then she heard give herself a moan. Wait…WHAT!? Sakura's eyes snapped open as the full realization of the situation set in. I'm making out with a traitor…not only that he's the one who wants to bring me to Orochimaru. I must be out of my mind.
Her train of thought momentarily froze as Sasuke went from her lips to nuzzle her neck.
She struggled against him but he was too strong, "Get off, Sasuke." Sasuke on the other hand wasn't paying much attention to what she was saying. "GET OFF OF ME!" she said louder as she shoved Sasuke off of her. Where was this 4 years ago?
Sasuke stumbled back surprised, "What is your problem?" He grinned licking his lips, "I thought you rather enjoyed it."
"E-excuse me!?" Sakura sputtered out blushing furiously.
"You heard me, Sakura," Sasuke answered arrogantly.
"Well, you know what I think, Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked in a voice that was TOO nice with a gleam in her eye.
Sasuke was about to respond when he sensed two chakras heading their way. They must have noticed our fight. He focused more, drowning out what Sakura was saying and distinguished the chakras as belonging to the dobe and Hyuuga. His eyes narrowed. "Be quiet Sakura," he ordered sharply.
Sakura shut her mouth at his sudden closeness. Jeez, he's still as emo as ever, she thought dryly.
"The dobe," which Sakura guessed was Naruto, "and Hyuuga are coming," Sasuke said briskly.
"Neji-kun is coming?"Sakura asked surprised smiling brightly.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed even more, Neji-KUN? Where did that 'kun' come from? That's only supposed to be for me! And why does she look so freakin' happy?
"We'll have to end this conversation," Sasuke said as he looked at somebody behind Sakura.
Sakura tried to look behind her but got trapped in a sleeping jutsu. Not again.
Sasuke caught her before she hit the ground.
"Let's go, Sasuke-kun." Kabuto informed him. "Orochimaru-same is waiting."
"Hn." Sasuke grabbed Sakura's forehead protector with the leaf insignia and ripped it off. He stared at it for a moment and harshly threw it on a ground. That's for you, Hyuuga. He turned to Kabuto, "Let's go."
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Neji gripped Sakura's hitai-ate tightly a growl escaping from his lips. Uchiha…
Naruto groaned in frustration looking at the forest, "Dang it, Sasuke! What did you take Sakura-chan for?"
"We'll get her back, Naruto," Neji said his voice laced with anger while still gripping the hitai-ate.
"Believe it…" Naruto whispered sadly.
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Well, that's chapter 2. I'm still in the middle of chapter 3 so expect the next chapter to be posted in 2 or 3 weeks. See you then :P
Here's a preview of the next chapter..It's a little long.
ON THEIR WAY TO THE SOUND VILLAGE.
Kabuto glanced at Sasuke carrying Sakura as they were leaping from tree to tree and gave a little smirk.
"So, Sasuke-kun, you were pretty gentle with Sakura-chan back there," Kabuto said amused.
"Hn."
"I thought you would just knock her out but it seems I was wrong," he added.
A warning growl escaped from Sasuke.
Kabuto's grin widened, "Do you kiss all those you kidnap or is it just Sakura-chan?" He was enjoying taunting Sasuke.
"Watch it, Kabuto," Sasuke muttered a dangerous edge to his voice.
But of course, Kabuto pretended not to notice and kept on going, "So tell me Sasuke-kun? Was she a good kisser?" Kabuto abruptly stopped as a kunai whizzed in front of his face narrowly missing his head. The kunai was directly in front of him, a mere inch from his face. Glancing at Sasuke he said, "Nice aim."
Sasuke spared him a look tightening his hold on Sakura, "What are you talking about? I missed." He then turned around and sped off.
Kabuto stared at his retreating figure slightly surprised. Shaking his head, he grabbed the kunai lodged in the tree, noticing strands of his hair attached to it. Chuckling, he began to folloe Sasuke. Guess you're not a s emotionless as you want people to think, Sasuke-kun. He twirled the kunai around his finger as he continued to run. This will be most interesting...